Selection Battery Hedge Trimmers

HSA 56 Skin Only

Neat Cutting Performance

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Just like every tool in the compact battery range our hedge trimmer is incredibly user friendly. Can trim a hedge 140 meters long on a single charge* All you have to concentrate on is making your hedges the envy of the street. It’s light weight, maneuverable, quiet (no ear protection needed), virtually vibration free and its unbelievably good at cutting hedges. Double-sided cutting blade. Innovative droplet-shaped blade geometry holds twigs more effectively in the blade. Without battery and charger. *Performance example usage cutting 140m of 2 metre high hedge with AK 20 Battery

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Price

*Prices are valid from the 01/03/2020 to 30/04/2020.
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The version(s) available in each country may differ from the above range and specifications; specific details may be subject to change without notice. Please ask your local STIHL Approved Dealer for further information.

Technical data

Technical data

Bar length mm 450
Weight kg 1) 2.9
Rated voltage V 36
Sound power level dB(A) 2) 91
Sound pressure level dB(A) 3) 80
Total length cm 936
Tooth spacing mm 30
Battery life time AK 10 min 4) up to 50
Blade length 450mm/18"

1) Without battery
2) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 (dB (A))
4) Battery life times are approximate and may vary depending on application

The version(s) available in each country may differ from the above range and specifications; specific details may be subject to change without notice. Please ask your local STIHL Approved Dealer for further information.

Features

Standard features

  • Intermediate battery position in the device Zoom
    Intermediate battery position in the device

    The battery can be inserted into the device in 2 stages. In the first locking stage – the intermediate position – the battery is secured in the device but does not touch the contacts in the device. In the second locking stage – the operating position – the battery is completely inserted and touches the contacts in the device.

  • Double sided cutting blades Zoom
    Double sided cutting blades

    STIHL hedge trimmers with double-sided cutting blades cut both vertically and horizontally.

  • Two handed design Zoom
    Two handed design

    The tool is easily started by activating both switches on the loop handle and the rear handle at the same time. The cutting speed is continuously variable using the rear control – for a fine and precise cut. Especially practical: the two handed design is suited for both left-handed and right-handed users.

  • Hanging eye Zoom
    Hanging eye

    The hedge trimmers can also be conveniently hung up on the wall with the practical hanging eye.

  • Blade tip protector Zoom
    Blade tip protector

    The tip protector comes as standard and makes cutting near the ground or along walls easier while protecting the special cutters from damage.

The version(s) available in each country may differ from the above range and specifications; specific details may be subject to change without notice. Please ask your local STIHL Approved Dealer for further information.

Documents

Owners manuals and safety brochures

STIHL HSA 56 (GB) Download PDF, 2.7 MB

Notes:

  • STIHL online owner’s manuals are usually for the latest versions of the machine. Your product may be a slightly older production model but the manual will still be appropriate for the relevant model number.
  • The languages ​​contained in the document are also displayed in brackets, for example (GB) = English.